Community Engagement
Ed Boon is stirring up excitement in the fighting game community after releasing a poll asking fans what they’d like the next Mortal Kombat installment to be called.
It’s been a quiet period for the franchise following the conclusion of content updates for Mortal Kombat 1 in May 2025 and its diminished presence in competitive tournament circuits.
Players are awaiting updates on the next franchise entry, which co-creator Ed Boon confirmed was in development as of May 2026.
Fan Polls
On November 6, 2026, Boon published a poll on social media asking fans to choose between Mortal Kombat 13, Mortal Kombat 12, and Mortal Kombat 2 for the next game's title.
A second poll queried fan interest in potential future Marvel fighting games, specifically asking for a preference between a hypothetical Marvel Tokon 2 by Arc System Works or a new Marvel vs Capcom entry.
With 2 great Marvel fighting games being made by different teams. Which would you like to see come out next?Marvel Tokkon 2 by Arc System works.orMarvel vs Capcom 4
The inquiry regarding Marvel fighting games is notable given the complex licensing history of the Marvel vs Capcom series and the current competitive landscape of the fighting game community.
Future Projects
This activity follows persistent industry rumors regarding the next Injustice title, which has been subject to speculation involving stunt performer resumes and alleged playtesting reports.
Boon previously addressed rumors in September regarding NetherRealm's testing schedule, noting that the absence of external testing does not preclude a game from being in active development.
While fans await official announcements, Boon has expressed a preference for a potential Street Fighter x Mortal Kombat crossover game over a film adaptation.
